Direct Give Competition

Funding CLIPCO

CLIP depends completely on donations to fund the programs not covered by normal school district funds. These programs include the Mandarin Chinese curriculum, CLIP Art program, and Homework Club to name a few. Last year, we raised a total of $321,560 ($258,996 from your generous donations, $62,564 in corporate matches.) Earlier this year, Cupertino Union School District agreed to contribute ~$70,000 towards staff and curriculum costs and zero period for 6th grade. With this additional support, this year’s CLIP budget has been set at $287,625.

The lower budget target has also allowed us to lower the per student donation amount for this year! This year CLIPCO is asking CLIP families to donate $425 for each child in Kindergarten to 5th grade, and $200 for each child in 6th to 8th grade to cover their share of CLIP educational expenses. As with last years, CLIPCO is offering three different prizes to encourage a friendly contest:

Individual - An individual prize is awarded to those donating at least the minimum ask per student ($425 for K-5th, $200 for 6th-8th).

Class - A Tshirt prize is awarded to the home room (Meyerholz) or grade (Miller) that meets 90% participation rate and 90% target dollar amount.

Grand Prize - A Grand Prize awarded to the top 3 home room (Meyerholz) or grade (Miller) with the highest percentage towards the target dollar amount.

Contest Rules:

Donations must be received by 11:59pm, DATE TBD in order to be counted.

Only donations of the minimum ask ($425 for K-5, $200 for 6th-8th) or more will count towards the contest.

Target dollar amount is determined by the total number of students per home room (or grade if Miller students) multiplied by the requested donation amount.

Donors to be recognized in a future publication with an option to remain anonymous.

CLIP is grateful for the financial support received from our community. We would like to recognize your generosity by displaying your name on the CLIPCO website throughout the school year and on the December CLIPCO Newsletter after the Direct Give Contest. Donors also have the option to remain anonymous. Tiers of recognition indicated below are per student.

How to Donate

You may donate online through PayPal using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account or Download the Pledge Form to pay by check. Please return this form along with your payment (payable to "CLIPCO") to the Meyerholz office, your student's home room teacher or your CLIPCO grade.

If you have more questions about the Direct Give Contest, please read our FAQ. If the information there does not answer your question, please contact your CLIPCO grade representative.

Please don't forget to potentially double your donation by applying for corporate matching through your employer. Corporate matching helps CLIPCO tremendously in making up for donation shortfalls. Every year, the corporate match donations to CLIPCO contribute between 15-25% of our annual budget. Please see How do I get corporate matching for my donation? for more information.

Prizes

As with last years, CLIPCO is offering three different prizes to encourage a friendly contest.